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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004

LOT 429

Siegrist & Cie, Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 11229, made for the Islamic market, circa 1845. Fine 18K gold and painted on enamel hunting-cased watch.

HKD 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 2,600 - 3,700 / USD 3,200 - 4,500

C. Five-body, ?bassine et filets?, front painted on enamel with musical trophies, back with bouquet of flowers, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with Islamic hour numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. 38 mm (17???), frosted gilt bar caliber, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance with flat balance-spring.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 44 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3 - 49
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01